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Saturday, February 6, 2010

Coconut Cloud Pudding - Pink Saturday

From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...There are folks who won't admit to birthdays, but like, nonetheless, to be remembered on their special day. I have such a friend. She has eclectic tastes and loves coconut, so I decided to make an uncommon and homely pudding to mark the importance of the day to those of us who love her. This is not the coconut pudding that is so popular across Asia. It's made from cornstarch rather than gelatin and beaten egg white. It does, however, use coconut milk for most of its flavor. I supplement that with a variable amount of coconut extract and use flaked coconut for garnish. This is really easy to do and the six ingredients required to make it can be found in any major grocery store. It can be assembled in about 15 minutes, though it requires 4 to 6 hours to set. Here's the recipe.

Directions:1) Whisk cornstarch and salt together in a medium bowl. Slowly add 1/2 cup milk and stir until smooth.2) Add reserved 1 cup milk, coconut milk and sugar to a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Slowly stir in cornstarch mixture and stir constantly until mixture is very thick, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add coconut extract to taste and stir for another minute. Let cool for 10 to 15 minutes longer.3) Spoon custard into 6 3/4-cup containers. Refrigerate until chilled and set, about 4 to 6 hours. Garnish, if desired, with shredded coconut. Yield: 6 servings.

Cook's Note: If you enjoy a really light pudding, let the pudding cook to room temperature and fold in 2 cups of whipped cream or non-dairy topping. Then refrigerate to chill.

Happy Pink Saturday Mary...Sweetie you have touched my taste buds today. I love coconut so this will be one for me to try for sure. Ooh I can't wait. Making out the grocery list, so will be adding the ingredients needed. Thank you so much for sharing today.

this sounds yummy. i like that it takes cornstarch-my celiac husband will be able to eat it. thank you for including the recipe. Happy Pink Saturday. Don't forget to visit me. It is your only chance to enter my giveaway.Nancy

I'm on a coconut kick-- I've made coconut ice cream and today I made a soup with coconut milk (haven't blogged either yet). Now, I see this! I've been looking for a good coconut pudding, and I think this it it. Great recipe!

The recipe reminds me of maja blanca but it is more gelatinous :-) YUmmy all the same.

Speaking of birthdays, I think I can understand the feeling of your friend when it comes to one's own birthday :-)I don't know about not admitting it but you know, having the attention to yourself on the "day" makes me feel awkward LOL

Hi Mary! This looks so wonderful! My birthday was this week too, I need a friend like you to deliver sweet confections to me! How thoughtful and sweet of you. I'll be making this one for myself and hiding it ;) ~LeslieMichele

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